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Spectrum's Celebration of Stars Gala is a Complete Success!

Over 250 Guests and Donors Attend Annual Fundraising Event

    WESTLAND, MI, January 08, 2012 /United States PR News/ -- It was a fantastic evening for all at the 2011 Celebration of Stars Gala, hosted by Spectrum Human Services, Inc. & Affiliated Companies. More than 250 guests, friends and donors converged on the GM Heritage Center in Sterling Heights to help Spectrum celebrate 35 years of continuous service, while honoring the accomplishments of those humanitarians who champion Spectrum's mission of helping people reach their highest potential.

Detroit's own Buddy Budson Trio featuring Ursula Walker provided the musical entertainment, while Pronto Catering of Royal Oak handled cuisine duties for the evening. As part of the evening's festivities, guests viewed 200 historic GM vehicles, including classic Chevrolet models. Sponsors for the 2011 Gala include:

General Motors North America- Manufacturing and Labor Relations Division
Daly Merritt, Inc.
Fifth Third Bank
Allied Health Management Associates, Inc.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
edtech central, LLC
Financial One Accounting, Inc.
Hollander, Ellison & Associates, PC
Richard & Theresa Mazur
Mobility Transportation Services
Wolverine Human Services
Accident Fund Holdings, Inc.
Operation ABLE of Michigan
Paetec Corporation
Sawhney Charitable Gift Foundation
Arrow Office Supply
Patricia Baxmann
Center for Youth & Families—CCMO
Elite Imaging Services
Ennis Center for Children
Orchards Children's Services
Yeo & Yeo, Inc.

During a special awards presentation, several community, civic and corporate partners were honored as the Celebration of Stars Awardees. The recipients include:

Chairman's Award
Benny N. Napoleon
Wayne County Sheriff

Community Service Award
Gail Perry-Mason
Senior Director - Investments
Oppenheimer & Company Inc.

Corporate Service Award
Paetec Corporation

Public Partnership Award
Honorable Sheila A. Gibson
Justice - Juvenile Division
Third Circuit Court of Michigan

Spectrum Spirit of Hope Award
Kyle Spears
Spectrum Juvenile Justice Services

Spectrum Employee All Star
Tanya Feltson
Quality Coordinator
Spectrum Community Services

Roger Swaninger, President and CEO said, "Once again, Spectrum Human Services is grateful for the continuing support of our donors, friends and board members, who joined us for an evening of celebration, friendship and honor. We also thank our generous sponsors for their support of our efforts to provide quality programs and services for 1,800 Michigan citizens each day."

Spectrum Human Services Inc. is a child welfare, mental health treatment and family preservation organization. Founded in 1976, Spectrum believes that all people have the right to receive services designed to support and uplift, as these individuals strive to achieve their highest potential. The programs and services offered by Spectrum Human Services, Inc. impact children, youth, teens and adults with mental, physical, emotional and/or behavioral disabilities. Services are provided throughout Michigan in Berrien, Genesee, Kent, Livingston, Macomb, Manistee/Benzie, Monroe, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties. For more information, visit www.spectrumhuman.org


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Press Release Contact Information:

Diane Bolton
Spectrum Human Services, Inc.
Communications Director
28303 Joy Road
Westland, MI
USA 48185
Voice: 734-367-6701
Fax: 734--524-4046
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